Transrectal biopsy
| Transrectal biopsy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 60.11 |
Transrectal biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate using a thin needle that is inserted through the rectum and into the prostate. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is usually used to guide the needle. The sample is examined under a microscope to see if it contains cancer.
References
- Transrectal biopsy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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